PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 4. EXTERIOR FINISHING

4.8 Exterior Cladding Has Delaminated

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Exterior cladding shall not delaminate under normal weather conditions.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Siding that is intended to have paint and/or sealer requires regular inspection and maintenance to ensure continuity of the protective layer.

Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or damage resulting from maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Exterior cladding not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition is to be rectified.

Where repairs are required, colour, finish, grain, sheen or texture may not have an exact match.

Maintenance Tip

Cladding, especially in exposed or coastal locations, can require annual maintenance.

Repair cracks or holes in the siding around doors and windows.